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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-01-14
IMPROVEMENTS.
ElL.ksCTRIC IAIGHTS---WAA TIER
WORKS. -~'rEI.EpHONE SYS~
TENN ~S55'I'ESE,ET CARS.
Austin Will Have All Of Ih.so
improvements Within The
Coming Year.
The Propositions Have Been Made
and will be Accepted Ir
the near Future

Many !ncrhdnlOuS people will ;lu.l>'
tho ruth OF these statements, but hHY
are true, nevertheless. Parties are pre-.
pared 10 pat these Improvements into our
city, JUS so soon a., they eau obtain tni'
privileges They see chance t." "t;,iiTt.
On money invested in these improve
MEETS a proposition has been mad, TO
l-rt the city With electric lights, at less
1aan what tie city pays mt present frr
lis lnsu!'icicnt light THIS proposition
ought to bc. nnd will be, accepted A
Proposition has been m,dc IN pu. in L
telephone system whirA ,,,!rht to I've. and
WI DE, accepted. A proposition kf,- b., N
made 10 pat IN water works. WHICH
would prove great benefit and rp'.veu
hence t" the city. II this proposition is
not acreptrI sunrDther one will be, lust
so Soon ;.~ tac city Obtains the right 10
give tl!t franchise A street railway Will
be b'il from lhr school house to the
G.. NJ. Il. 81. ,. depot Under the new
charter. Sidewalk viii he built wherever
needed; pew sewers will he put in the
cutters Oh Main stree, paved; new
streets oyencd, and thp r,1y improved in
every direction Tue town viii become
city; stagnaton VIII give place 10 &C.
tlvst}, Indifference will give place to
earnestncss; discord will give place to
harmony
In view Of these facts--for they arc
facts--it will become US as citizens, 10
take q lively Interest in Whist is be. g
done tor the growth OF Austin. Every
one should show, at least, a disposition
to approve Of such Improvements It may
be that some Will object to these irr
provements, hut the time is past when
their objections have any influence. Aus
tin is suro 10 grow fast, and men mus,
either grow with it or be rcIeguted to
the rear Nhal benefits the city will
benefit the citizens.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-01-14
ALLIANCE ,MEETi

Alliance met in Judges am. in the
Court House, Jau 8, 1887.
President Haney called to order. and
announced the FIRST business to be thu,
election Of officers for the ensuing SIX
months. On motion. Mr. A. Dickerson
wasselccled president, Mr.. J. 4. Thomp
son, wee president: Thos. Hatson treas
urcr, aud E. II, Wells. secretary.
President Dick"rSon 't5ok the chair and
called upon Mr.. Haney for his essay upon
the best manner 70 renew or tcrtiliye
old and partly worn soil" Mr.. Huney
complied and the matter was briefly dis.
cusaed by others. Much interest was
manifested Ivy those present. but on ac-
count Of the"want of tune. it was thought
best 70 postpone further discussion until
next meeting, when 1t will be continued,
and the other questions also that were
on our programme for this meeting Of
the Sth will be discussed.
Farmers, give us help,nR hand, aud
We aan make these meetings both inter
catiuG and profitable.
Voted 20 adjourn. to meet At aame place
in epe week at o'clock, sharp.
E.. II. WELLS, Secretary.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-01-14
A COMPROMISES.

The board of county commissioners
at their last meeting, voted TO comprem
Use with the assignee Of the Mowel
County Bank, The assignee brought
suit, some time ago, to break the
mortgage held by the county against the
property, except the following: $40
acres joining Spring Valley, 240 in Ben.
nington, so acres in Red Rock, as acres
in Fillmore O.. This property is valued
at about So, S00. The claim Of the
county against he bank is $2l,2l2. and
this property Is what they will receive
for &his claim.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-01-14
OFFIGEES EBAMCTEIss

The officers of Aussin Encampment,
No. 20, for 1857, are as follows: u. II,
stituson. G. T.; y. Turner, 9. W; l.,
French, j. Wiz. +. Frirbanks. s J.
Sehwan, r. The encsmpmsnt has about
30 members, and meets The 1st and Bird
Thursday Of each. month. The camp ia
kapt bssy comforting asgrasa.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

election shall have declared his intention
to become citizen of the United States
in accordance with federal naturalization
laws, and shall have resided in this state
one year next preceding such election
ard the last six months in the county in
which he offers to vote, shall also be
deemed g qualified voter"
The qualifications necessary to become
a citizen of the United States are regu-
lated by the federal naturalization laws,
and are Of no public interest il this con
test, es the simple declaration of inten-
tons 10 become 8 citizen, before any
court OF record, coupled with residence
in the state for period of twelve months
and in the county fer 8 period Of six
months next preceding election, is all the
qualifications necessary to enitle man
to vote on this question. 1t matters
not if this declaration is made but ore
day before the election at which the
person offers to vote.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04
lOLD PRORS.l

While The GAzETTE's res.'ers are
waiting for the polls to open this morn
ing they may curb their impotence by 8
consideration of these figures:
In round numbers the vote of Texas
last year was $4,000, OF which, in round
numbers, 230,0 were Democrats, sc. 600
Republican end L, 900 Prohibition, per Sc.
Assuming that the vote VIII be no larger,
and that the 10000 prohibition votes will
be cast as they were last year, there is left
29G, 900 votes, of which 1900 are Demo
cratic and &c, 600 are Republican. This
year the amendment will be carried if
it receives one-haf the Democratic vote
and b per cent. of the Republican vote;
or, it Will carry if it receives 90 per cent.
Of the Democratic and 20 per cent. of the
Republican vote; or, it will carry
if IL receive 60 per cent. of the
Democratic and l per cent. OF
the Republican vote; or, it will carry if
it receive so per cent. OF the Republican
and IS per cent. Of the Democratic vote.
But, the vote may be larger than it was
last year. If we take the presidential
vote of 1884, which was the largest ever
cast in the state, and accord to prohibi-
ton the scattering" vote, 1000 in round
numbers, we have left 225, coo Dem
ocratic and $4,000 Republican votes; OF
| these it will require As per cent, OF the
Republican added to so per cent. OF the
Democratic vote to carry the amendment
or, So per cent. of the Democratic with
35 per cent. of the Republican vote will
carry it; or, 60 per cent. Of the Demo
cratic with 90 per cent. Of the Republican
vote will carry the amendment.
But again. While the total vote in 1884
exceeded that ofISS6 oy 10000 votes, Ross
received 1000 votes more thsn were csst
for Cleveland, and Cochran POO less than
were given Blaine, end DohoneY received
| $1,000 more than were cast for Butler anC
st. John combined. On the basis Of TIT
presidential vote, therefore, there art
225,O 900 Democratic, 81, 900 Republican
and 10000 Dohoney votes. Concedin:
the Dohoney vote to the ProhibItionist
this year they must secure IA, 900 Demo
cratic and Republican votes in order +
win; they can do this with 80 per cent
of the Democrats and IS per cent. OF tn
Republicans; or with 80 per cent. CT tn
Democratic and 25 per cent. Of tn
Republican vote; or with 60 per cent. c
the Democratic snd y per cent. of tn
Republican vote.
But if the state casts its full vote, So
| 100000 or 100000 ballots, who may
more than guess blindly at the result?
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04
ELECTION LAWS

There are good many laws on the
statute books which it would be well for
US to consider before the day Of election
in order that no one will run bliudly and
unwittingly into trouble.
The lest Legislature passed an amend
ment TO article 178 Of the Penal Code
which is in force at present: eff any
person snail open or keep open any bar
room, saloon or other place, house or
establishment where vinous, malt, spirit
uous or intoxicating liquors are sold,
during any portion of the day on which
an election is held for any purpose or
office whatsoever, in the voting precinct,
village, town or city where such an cleo
ton is held, or within three miles of any
such voting precinct, village, town or
city where such su election is held; or
shall, in such voting precinct, village,
town or City,or within three miles thereof,
sell, barter or give away any vinOus, malt,
! spirituous or Intoxicating liquor during the
| day on which any such election is held
or If any person shall carry to the polling
place or the day OF election, or in the
neighborhood of the same, any lntoxicat-
ing liquors for the purpose of sale Or gift
or If any person shall fad and take pos.
session of any intoxicating liquors at OF
near the polling place, or inform smother
of the whereabouts of the said intoxicat-
| ing liquors, he shall be fined not less
than 500 nor more than $500" 1t will
be difficult to evade this law. It will be
doubly difficult in this election on &C.
count of the fierceness of the contest and
the vigilance which will be exercised
The penalty for violating this law should
include short term in the county jail In
addition to fire. The wealthy can de-
LUCE every voting precinct in the state il
they choose and pay their fine without
much loss. The fine is rye and it would
tax poor man to pay it but not rict
one. The rich man fears the Jail but no
the loss OF 500 when his interests a.
stake are large.
Illegal voting is punishable by imprison
ment in the penitentisry not less thsn two
nor more than five years. 1t is not likely
that anyone will run the risk OF going tc
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04
Let Strife Cease
Waco Day.

The campaign waged for four months
over the adoption or rejection Of the pro-
hibition amendment is virtually over.
Nothing remains but TO await the YER
Dict OF the people, which will be rendered
Thursday. 1t IS time that all the scri-
moly ald bitterness Ct the contest
sh uld cease, and let each side remember
tn II we are all friends eEd neighbors,
d dependent on esCa other, and must live
mere together long after this question
has been settled. Fathers, sons, brothers
and friends have been divided and Will
vie OF opposite SIDES, bu. each should
credit the other with sincerity and
honesty OF motive, ard unite win the de-
termination that the election shall e
fair and orderly aod rth c. credit on
Texans. And whatever tie result let
the side thst IS defested accept the yer
diet checIfully and with good grace.
All resentmepts should end with the
election, leaving no trace Of amnesty
or revenge TO be pursued.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

the penltentiary for the mere qualification
Of casting vote. Tie incentive to vote
can never De great and where the punish
ment is 50 vigorous it can be said that Il
legal voting is practically ended. Tha
people will 60 to the polls CT the 4th to
vote their sentiments, unt7nmmsl ell sud
UMPIRE ldlced; the number that has been
loud and prominent i'll the Campaign is
comparatively smsI. Tae silent vote
will determine the contest AID these 81
lent voters will watch closely for VOLS
tons Of law sud prosecute vigorously 81
offenders.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04
WE" IN TROUBLE.

The editorial "we" cuts fantastic c.
pers at times, especially when applied to
ca Individual. The editor of tie Leaven-
worth Times, in describing his adventure
with some unfrlendly fellow citizen, says;
We made fail and frank answers, well kzow-
ing our rights. We dii this because we had
nothing to conceal. At noon an adjournment
was had for dinner until O'Clock .. NJ. A po-
liceman walked up to the corner of Delaware
and Fifth streets with rs and Ut our request
left US We passed down on Delaware II near
Arthlr simmons and Crancers storeP, where
we met the rulliln brute Bond. He demanded
to know when we hal ever befrended him or
helped him.
We replied we would not talk to him
He said: You are 2 wheip," and
sundry other pet names and struckus lie then
struck q blow at our head with the butt end or
loaded end of his stick, which we warded of,
saying Take that, you ----'"
Bat the old gentleman was not 10 be
discouraged py little pummeling. He
"fxod" himself, as we say ia Texas, for
the evenings entertainment and attended
the courts for examination. He is frank
end candid with determination to con-
tinue the fight:
At the afternoon examination we took the
precaution to carry the means of self protec
ton. We, however, confess that the Juggling
around of & heavy ordnance IS rather burden
some, and would respectfully request that the
Cowardly skunks who want TO kill us VIII have
honor enough to In the future give US al evan
chance
For years past we have not been strong; one
arm partially paralyzed, the past six months
sicE nearly all the time, barely able to get out
of chair without grest care and pain, and
confined to the bed the past week, we frankly
acknowledge we are not in fighting trim.
! Now Billy Bond or any other brute like him
or any of his co conspirators. who by taelf
sneakinE, craven course show they are more
cowardl7 than he, who desire to XIII US, lei
them give US halt chance for our life-say al
least ten feet, with good shotguns
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

"WHILE man." says the LAGRANGE,
Ga, Vox CHonis, "ever actively pursues
the patonic triad-truth, beauty and
goodnesS-they continually recede from
him" I. is not that bad in Texas. We
have oceans and oceans of goodness, and
more beauty taan you can shake stick
at, and they will not "recede" If you
talk business to them. We will admit,
however, that in order to overtake truth,
you must pull of your shoes and stock
ings and make two-tofty time. There is
some truth il this campaign, but It is in
6 very poor state of pregeIv .tion.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04
ABOUT VOTING.

BNLLINGER, TEN, August /, ISL.
To the Editor of the Gazette
DEAR sIE Ia your article of July 81 inst, in
answer to query of o. W Johnson as to quail
fled voters on the proposed amendment 10 the
constitution of Texas IN regards to qualified
voters of foreign birth you state that twelve
months in state, six months 4 county even
should he Is declare his intentions one day
before an election entities him to vote and
yet you say that article 1865 reads that he must
be q citizen OF the United States and live in
Texas one year and tbs county in which ne
votes six months. Now. l would most respect
fully ask you the qualtfcators necessary to
become a citizen of the nited States. Yours
respectfully, Z. Fl. NER>CHOYLE.
Our correspondent should refer to the
statute which reads: "Sec. 1858. Every
male person who is subject to neither CT
the disqualfcations named in the pre-
ceding article, who shsll have attained
the age OF twenty-one years and who
shall be citizen of the United States and
who shall have resided in the state one
year next preceding an election and the
last six months within the district or
county in which he offers to vote shall be
deemed qualified voter;
And
Every male person of foreign birth
subject to none of the disqualihcations
aforesaid, who st any time before an
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

MAJOR W. f. ESTES. one of the vice -rresi
dents OF the Mexican " ar Veterans AssOcla
ton, has succeeced IN getting the next rational
meeting at Fort Worth. 1t VIII meet about No
vember !. This will be the biggest thing yet
for the Fort, snd that renowned place should
tender the Major a corner lot AMI life interest
IA one of her fine artesian wells Jefferson
JimpleCute
Fort Worth very much appreciates the
compliment paid it by Major Estes pref
crence and forts, and VIII try to Justify
both when the Old veterans are gathered
ia the convention center
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04
W ~h' r i'' - -
l.. V. BELL,
W. l.. ROBERT.
a. NJ. HILL,
II. +. ELDEIDG-,
c. c. POTTER.

If THE GAZETTE can be present a. the
reunion Of the Eleventh cavalry it will
attend, for the kindly invitation IS appre-
ciated. There VIII be need 10 harmonic
the disintegrstiOn brought about by in
considerate bulldozers who cannot toll
crate the right Of free speech in any save
themselves, and every effort &c reunite
the people for q common work should he
encouraged by all pstriotic lovers Ct
TpVaG
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

IT DON'T do to fool with Mormons. In
Macon, Ga, twenty citizens masked
themselves and proceeded to lynch a
couple of CANCELS" who were proselytiz-
ing the country people. They granted
the doomed man a chance to preach q
last sermon, which was 50 powerful and
eloquent that those who came to lynch
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

CHARLES REED, ESQ , who defended
Guitesu, has been caught roobing the till
Of a New Jersey saloon. He grew de-
spopdent afterwards and attempted sui
eide. It must make man feel mighty
mean to be caught robblng till when q
good all around "hand" can clean out
two Texas stages in one day.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

THE Dallas Times will enjoy seeing
TIE GAZETTE taking the Democratic
platform next year straight. THE GA
zxTTE will take it next year. as THE GA
zETTE took it this, straight, straight.
This is Democratic paper. The Times
shall have its anticipated enjoyment.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

NEWS comes to THE GAZETTE that bo-
gus tickets are being sent out to all por-
tons of the state. Watch your tickets.
See that they read "For State Prohibi-
ton" or "Agsinst state Prohibition"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

NEWS comes to The GAZETTE that bo-
gus tickets are being sent out to al por-
tons Of the state. Watch your tickets
See that they read 'For State Prohibit
ton" or against State Prohibition"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

Mr.. R. G. BRADFIELD of Fate, Tex,
writes us: eve regard THE GAZETTE as
the only genuine Democratic daily in the
state" THE GAZETTE is not the only
genuine one, but it does try to hew to the
Democratic line let the chips fall where
they msV
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

Hon. PATRICK COLLINS of Boston, one
Of tee doughty Congressman from the
cub, visited the "ould Sod" few days
ago and On his arrival in Belfast was sub
jected to gross i'll treatment by pack OF
detectives who took the examination of
his baggage cut of the hands of the Gus
toms Officers. When he gets back home
he will make himself "soid" by telling
this story.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

THERE is more danger Of rumpus
with Canada than msny think. The
Consul-General is named Phelsn, and he
is mad. Any man named Phelar has q
right 10 be mad and nothing would please
him better than chance to strike q
blow at old England or any Of her de-
tendencies
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

PROFILE who have been talking about
and betting on majorities will know to-
morrow whether they are good guessers
or not. There isn't man in the state
who can give an intelligent reason for
any prediction as to the result of the
election that takes place to-day.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

SEE that your ticket reads "for State
Prohibition" or against Stats Prohi-
bitten" The omission Of the word state
is fatal. Fraudulent tickets are scattered
all over the stste. Read your ballot and
see that the word state is not omitted
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

THY are beginning to shoot at editors
in Kansas. It does not interfere with the
liberty CT the press in the least; they
can't lit haystack over there.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

News comes to THE GAZETTE that .bo
gus tickets are being sent cut to sll por-
tons of the state. Watch your tickets.
See that they read "For State Pronibi-
ton" or "Against State Prohibition"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

The idea of collecting more revenue
than is necessary and then return
ing it to the states egain may
appear very unbusiness like
proceeding to practical man, but when
it is considered that the Office seeker is
abroad in the land looking for job, the
widest propositions can be explained.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND is reputed
strong and robust. When he drinks Trim
ity water at Dallas and Kaw river water
at Kansas City we can then tell whether
or not his boilers ale copper lined.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

remained to pray. What is most singular
is that the reporter for society paper,
who had joined the lynchers in order to
report the contemplated "necktie party"
was one Of the converts.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

ITALIAN shepherds are peid only two
cents per diem. They could do better
and save more money by coming to Texas
and working barbecue route.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04
RONSE CITY. TEX.. July ,.

To the E5itor of the Gazette
VIII you please state in the columns of your
valuable journal the present population of the
cities of Dallas and Fort Worth respectively;
cry truly yours, y. q. 5.
Dallas has between $4,000 and $4,000,
and Fort Worth has between $4,000 and
3O OOO
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

Rensittances by draft, postoftce money order or
z registered letter, az risk Of Office,
Correspondence as solicited upon all ne'0S sto-
fscts.
Prompt in formation ofeUeHts and T'et1s happen
srgs Of general interest solicited and ,0iA be prop
erlp compensated. %,
IN communications intended jIor publication
must DC accompanied By the 'citerS name ana al
erGss-rlot for pti5ioGt0rs-btt Us an evidence OF
good tn:th ...
Parties ,oriting TO THE GAZETTE on business
personal to themselves ,7 please inctoSe stamp yor
reply.
AI letters or communications for THE GAZETTE
,ohetter on business for publication should De
addressed to THE GAZETTE, or DEMOCRAT PUB
LIsHnG Co, Fort Worth, Tea AND NOE TO
IH0IvIDCALs.
Az checks raoncy orders, postal F:otcs, ETC,
rhOatd be made payable TO the DEMOCRAT PUB
LISTING Co.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

SOME of our American newspapers are
quite fastidious. They employ mem
bers Of the British Parliament as foreign
correspondents.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

WHEN the vote is counted and the re-
suit announced the majority of the people
Of the state of Texas can indulge in a
UIoOn
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

To rHE GAZETTE: Stir those Fort Worth
Western pcopl. up q little. = Thrl camorton
Tines.
Wait liL the clouds roll by.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

HENRY CLEws talking about bucket
shops is like the proprietor of faro bank
warning people against the demoralizing
Influences of keno.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

SIZE that your ticket reads "for State
Prohibition" or against State Prohi-
bitlon." The omission of the word state
is fatal. Fraudulent tickets sre scattered
ell over the state. Read your ballot and
see thst the word state is not omitted.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

DON'T vote in more than one ward; it
may seem funny, but it might entail a
change Of residence to Huntsville or
Rusk
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

BLAINE makes $40, annually from
his Ice crop II is safe to say that he
will give full weight this year.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

McGARIGLE, the Chicago Doodle ex-
warden, is likely to become al internc-
tional question.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-04

BoULANGER may be brave man, but
his challenging an old msn like ex-Prime
Minister Ferry is not an evidence Of
courage.